COMMANDER’S INSPECION AT SLAF REGIMENTAL TRAINING CENTRE AMPARA
9:31am on Sunday 18th May 2025
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Regimental Training Centre Ampara yesterday (17 May 2025).
The Commander reviewed the Parade which was commanded by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Lalith Sugathadasa. Further, the Certificates of Commendation were awarded to the following service personnel in recognition of their meritorious contributions to the Station in particular and to the Air Force in general.
Sergeant Abeykoon PAKC (Operations Ground Special)
Leading Aircraftman Dissanayake SMK (Operations Ground III)
Civil Mr. BM Dharmadasa (Work Aid I)
Civil Mr. RPGM Chathuranga (Work Aid I)
During the course of inspection, the Commander visited the RTC Headquarters, Parachute Training School, MT Section, Airmen's Social Club, Advanced Regimental Training School and all other areas of the Regimental Training Centre.
At the conclusion of the inspection, the Commander took a seat at the Airmen’s Mess with a cross section of officers, airmen, airwomen and civilian staff for the customary All Ranks Lunch.
During his speech, the Commander expressed profound gratitude to all personnel and acknowledged their unwavering and tireless efforts in maintaining the SLAF Regimental Training Centre at exceptionally high standards and their significant contributions to social work. In conclusion, the Commander extended his appreciation to the Commanding Officer, officers, other ranks and civilian staff who made untiring efforts in elevating the Centre to its current level of excellence.
The Commander reviewed the Parade which was commanded by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Lalith Sugathadasa. Further, the Certificates of Commendation were awarded to the following service personnel in recognition of their meritorious contributions to the Station in particular and to the Air Force in general.
Sergeant Abeykoon PAKC (Operations Ground Special)
Leading Aircraftman Dissanayake SMK (Operations Ground III)
Civil Mr. BM Dharmadasa (Work Aid I)
Civil Mr. RPGM Chathuranga (Work Aid I)
During the course of inspection, the Commander visited the RTC Headquarters, Parachute Training School, MT Section, Airmen's Social Club, Advanced Regimental Training School and all other areas of the Regimental Training Centre.
At the conclusion of the inspection, the Commander took a seat at the Airmen’s Mess with a cross section of officers, airmen, airwomen and civilian staff for the customary All Ranks Lunch.
During his speech, the Commander expressed profound gratitude to all personnel and acknowledged their unwavering and tireless efforts in maintaining the SLAF Regimental Training Centre at exceptionally high standards and their significant contributions to social work. In conclusion, the Commander extended his appreciation to the Commanding Officer, officers, other ranks and civilian staff who made untiring efforts in elevating the Centre to its current level of excellence.
